MCLEAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 75 GREAT POND ROAD
SIMSBURY, CT 06070 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 5, 1995
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 6 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
13
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what MCLEAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how MCLEAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
23 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 97th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
21
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day23 min
Ranks better than about 97% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.8%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life96.9%
Ranks better than about 78% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits12.5%
Ranks better than about 94% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care2.6%
Ranks better than about 75% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months21.1%
Ranks better than about 86% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care2.6%
Ranks better than about 75% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$9,465 · 9th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 72.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment98.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life72.3%
- All care steps completed99.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia17%
- Heart and circulatory disease17%
- Stroke15%
- Other conditions28%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About McLean Home Care and Hospice
McLean Home Care and Hospice serves the Simsbury, Connecticut area from its location on Great Pond Road. This provider offers hospice services to families living in Hartford County. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This group ensures that agencies meet high standards for safety and patient care. Accreditation means an outside team checked their work. They confirmed that the agency follows strict rules for health and comfort. Families in Simsbury can feel confident knowing this provider works hard to meet national goals. This is a non-profit group. They have served the area since early 1995. Their long history shows a steady commitment to the local community. Choosing a certified provider helps families get the care they need during a hard time. You can count on their team for support at home.
About MCLEAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
This agency operates as a non-profit organization in Simsbury. They have been certified by Medicare for nearly three decades. Being a non-profit matters. It means their focus stays on the patient rather than on making money for owners. The Accreditation Commission for Health Care reviews their processes. They look at how the staff treats patients and manages medications. This helps keep care safe. Families should know that this agency employs a team of 13 people. This includes 6 registered nurses and 1 physician. They also have 4 volunteers ready to help. That is a helpful mix of skills. Having a doctor on the team adds a layer of medical oversight. The nurses provide daily care and symptom relief. Volunteers offer extra comfort and companionship to those in their care. Every part of this team plays a specific role in your loved one's day.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in SIMSBURY?
Hospice care in Simsbury focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. The staff visits patients where they live. This keeps families together in a familiar setting. Most hospice teams include nurses and doctors who visit often to check on pain levels. They also provide social workers to help with emotional needs. McLean Home Care and Hospice uses a team of 6 registered nurses to manage these visits. They also have 4 volunteers who can sit with patients or help with small tasks. The physician oversees the medical plan. This team approach makes sure that every need gets noticed quickly. You can ask for help at any time of day or night. The main goal is to keep the patient calm and pain-free. That allows the family to focus on being together. It is a quiet way to provide support at home.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right hospice agency feels like a big step. You should talk to the team before making a choice. Ask these questions to get the facts you need. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Second, ask how the team will help with pain management. You need to know how they handle medicine changes. Third, ask about the role of the volunteers. Find out what specific tasks they can help with during the week. Finally, ask how they keep the family informed about changes in the patient. Good communication is the key to peace of mind. Write down the answers so you can compare them later. Take your time with this process. You deserve a team that listens to your concerns and answers clearly.
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